Synonyms for

Glitches

Verb / ˈglɪtʃɪz / Another word for glitches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sudden and usually temporary malfunction or irregularity of equipment or software

Synonyms & similar words

bug glitch bugs malfunctions hitches snags problems issues errors faults defects flaws inconsistencies irregularities disruptions disturbances interruptions breakdowns failures crashes downtime outages

Example sentences

  1. The TV had a glitch and the picture froze.
  2. The website is experiencing glitches and won't let me log in.
  3. The robot had a glitch in its programming and kept moving in circles.
  4. The airplane had a glitch in its engine and had to make an emergency landing.
  5. The video game has too many glitches and is not fun to play.

Quotes

  • "No matter how much testing you do, eventually you'll find a glitch. When you do, the best thing is to acknowledge it, report it, and fix it." - Nancy K. Hill
  • "The glitch that we had in the voting machines in Sarasota was a real problem." - Kathy Dent
  • "A glitch in the voting system is as serious as a glitch in a space shuttle." - DeForest Soaries

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